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Louisville freshman quarterback Reggie Bonnafon, used sporadically this season and now the team's only option after senior Will Gardner's knee injury, just led the Cards to a huge win at Notre Dame. He rushed for two touchdowns and threw for a third in a 31-28 victory.

Bonnafon has now accounted for 1,015 yards and 10 total touchdowns — with only two interceptions — in eight games, including four starts.

"I've been impressed," Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said this week as he prepares to face the Cardinals on Saturday. "Very cool. He's been just very poised back there, making good decisions. I think it also speaks a lot to Coach Petrino and what he does and how he calls plays and protects (the quarterbacks). He's got a very good football team around them."

U of L's rushing attack, which has averaged almost 180 yards over per game over the last four, sets up effective play-action passes. The return of senior receiver DeVante Parker helps, too, Stoops said. "He is a fantastic football player and a guy you've constantly got to have your eye on and know where he's at."

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University of Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops previews upcoming game with Louisville. Nov. 24, 2014